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I wrote for advice recently before seeing my GP recently as I have been through DAs and Gabapentine and Pregabalin. Thank you to all who responded.

He has suggested Tramadol which I am starting tonight - let's see what happens this time! I really hope it works as I was up until 5am walking up and down and bouncing on an exercise ball. Any hints and tips for being on Tramadol would be grateful received.

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SueJohnson

Just be aware that tramadol is the only one where it possible to suffer from augmentation.

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restlessinlondon in reply toSueJohnson

Oh dear! Thank you, I will be on the alert for any signs.

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SleeplessinOR in reply torestlessinlondon

I take Tramadol and it works well for me. However, I tend to reach tolerance with any medication rather quickly so I alternate with oxycodone. I get harsh rebound from the oxy so I really hate taking it, but if I tough it out for a couple of weeks then the Tramadol works well again for a month or so. However, I still don’t get good sleep due to insomnia issues. I manage to sleep about 90 minutes at a time and then am up for about as long before I can go back to bed. I have seen where some people have taken Tramadol for years and had great success. I hope you’re one of them.

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restlessinlondon in reply toSleeplessinOR

Thank you. It's amazing how differently we all react!

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Jumpey

I found Tramadol great for many years. Tolerance does build up.So I used to do a month's drug holiday and it kicked back in again.Huge good luck.

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restlessinlondon in reply toJumpey

Thank you Jumpey, that's helpful to know - I'm making notes of what people are saying.

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Jetto

tramadol only helps a little for a short time

The opiate in helps for a very short time

Methadone in the lowest dose works much better and lots longer

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restlessinlondon in reply toJetto

I don't think my own doctor would give me Methadone, but he would be happy to refer me to a neurologist, who presumably would be able to.

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